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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Busting Myths on Vaccination
More than 1 crore Doses of COVID vaccines have been distributed to Tamil Nadu till 2nd June, 2021
7.24 Lakh unutilised balance Doses of Vaccine still available with the State
18.36 lakh free of cost Vaccine Doses for Tamil Nadu will be available through Govt. of India channel from 15th June to 30th June 2021
In addition, 16.83 lakhs vaccine doses are available for direct procurement to cover 18-44 years population for month of June 2021
Government of India has been supporting the efforts of States and UTs for an effective Vaccination drive under the “Whole of Government” approach since 16th January, this year. In order to streamline the availability of vaccine doses, the Central Government has been constantly in touch with the vaccine manufacturers and has opened up different procurement option for States/ UTs since 1st May 2021.
There have been some Media Reports suggesting shortage of vaccines in Tamil Nadu. These reports are factually incorrect and without any basis.
As on 2nd June 2021, more than 1 crore doses of COVID vaccines have been distributed to Tamil Nadu, of which 93.3 lakhs doses have been consumed. Total 7.24 lakhs doses are currently available with the State. Tamil Nadu has also been provided information of the total number of doses of vaccines available to the State from Government of India channel, free of cost, for the first & second fortnight of June, 2021. Total 7.48 lakh vaccine doses for Tamil were available through Govt. of India channel from 1st June, 2021 to 15th June 2021 and additional 18.36 lakh vaccine doses for Tamil Nadu are also available through Govt. of India channel from 15th June to 30th June 2021.
The allocation is based on total availability of the COVID Vaccines and average consumption by the State/UT. Tamil Nadu has been further communicated regarding the number of doses available for the State under the new Liberalized Pricing and Accelerated National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy for 18-44 years of age. Total 16.83 lakhs vaccine doses are available in Phase III to cover 18-44 years population for month of June 2021.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India, Denmark sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding  here today, in the field of Intellectual Property Cooperation with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office, Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Kingdom of Denmark. Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary, DPIIT and Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark conducted a formal signing ceremony for the same.
The Union Cabinet in its meeting dated 15.09.2020 gave the approval for signing the MoU with Denmark in the field of IP Cooperation. The MoU aims at increasing IP co-operation between the two countries by way of:
a) Exchange of best practices, experiences and knowledge on IP awareness among public, authorities, businesses and research and educational institution of both countries.
b) Collaboration in training programmes, exchange of experts, technical exchanges and outreach activities.
c) Exchange of information and best practices on processes for disposal of applications for patents, trademarks, industrial designs and Geographical Indications, as also the protection, enforcement and use of IP rights.
d) Cooperation in the development of automation and implementation of modernization projects, new documentation and information systems in IP and procedures for management of IP.
e) Cooperation to understand how Traditional Knowledge is protected; including the use of traditional knowledge related databases and awareness raising of existing IP systems.
The two sides will draw up Biennial Work Plan to implement the MoU which will include the detailed planning for carrying out of the co-operation activities, including the scope of action.
This MoU will go a long way in fostering the cooperation between India and Denmark, and provide opportunities to both countries to learn from the experience of each other, especially in terms of best practices followed in the other country. It will be a landmark step forward in India’s journey towards becoming a major player in global innovation and further the objectives of National IPR Policy, 2016.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates people for getting their own State Doordarshan channels on DD Free Dish
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated people for getting their State Doordarshan channels on DD Free Dish for the first time.
“Glad to note that Prasar Bharati has brought 11 more State DD Channels on the Satellite footprint of India through DD Free Dish. This includes five channels for Northeastern states. This will go a long way in strengthening regional cultures and fulfilling people's aspirations.
Congratulations to the people of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Uttarakhand for getting their own Doordarshan channels on DD Free Dish for the first time!”, the PM said.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
The National Internet Exchange of India  announced that it will offer a free IDN  in any of their preferred 22 official Indian language along with every IN domain booked by the registrant. Applicant will also get a free email in local language. This offer has been created to stimulate the adoption of भारत  domain name and proliferation of local language content.
This offer is valid for new .in users who register up to 31st January 2021. This offer is also extended to those existing in users who renew their domain in the month of January 2021.
About NIXI
National Internet Exchange of India  is a not for profit organization working since 2003 for spreading the internet technology to the citizens of India through the following activities: -
i) Internet Exchanges through which the internet data is exchanged amongst ISPs and between ISPs and CDNs.
ii) IN Registry, managing and operation of IN country code domain and भारत IDN domain for India.
iii) IRINN, managing and operating Internet protocol .
Ministry of Finance
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2019-20  – Issue Price
In terms of Government of India Notification No. F. No. 4-W&M/2019 dated September 30, 2019, Sovereign Gold Bonds 2019-20  will be opened for the period October 7-11, 2019. The issue price of the Bond during the subscription period shall be `3,788  – per gram with Settlement date October 15, 2019, as also published by RBI in their Press Release dated October 04, 2019.
Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to allow discount of `50  per gram from the issue price to those investors who apply online and the payment is made through digital mode. For such investors the issue price of Gold Bond will be
`3,738  per gram of gold.
Election Commission
Biennial Election to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu, 2019
The term of office of 06  members of the Council of States elected from Tamil Nadu is going to expire on 24.07.2019 as per following
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T. Rathinavel
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Dr. V. Maitreyan
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K.R. Arjunan
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D. Raja
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Kanimozhi 
The Commission has decided to hold a biennial election to the Council of States from Tamil Nadu in accordance with the following programme: -
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The Commission has directed that for the purpose of marking preference on the ballot paper only integrated violet colour sketch pen of pre-fixed specification, provided by the Returning Officer, shall be used. No other pen shall, under any circumstances, be used in the above said election.
Adequate measures for close monitoring of the election process by appointing observers shall be taken to ensure free and fair election.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department Panaji sets up a 24 x 7 Control Room for Monitoring election related expenditure
Toll Free Number activated to report movements of large amount of cash and valuables
,Panaji sets up a 24 x 7 Control Room for monitoring election related expenditure by the candidates. Principal Director of Income Tax , Panaji has appointed Shri Sridhar Dora, Addl. Director of Income Tax, Panaji as Nodal Officer for monitoring the election expenditure. Further, as a part of election expenditure monitoring, a 24x7 control room on 3rd floor at Room No.304, Tristar Building, Patto Plaza, Panaji has been set up to receive complaints or information regarding movement of cash and other items suspected to be used for influencing or bribing the electors. This has been undertaken to curb the use of unaccounted /Black Money in the upcoming election as per the directions of Election Commission of India.
Persons who have knowledge/information about storage, possession or movement of large amounts of cash/valuables are requested to pass on the information through any one of the modes mentioned below.
Shri Krishna Murari, Principal Director of Income Tax, Panaji has said that the investigation directorate is playing a crucial role in the ensuing State Legislative General Election – 2022 to Goa to be held on 14.02.2022 in monitoring election related expenditure by the candidates. He has further said that the role of the Directorate is to ensure free, fair and transparent elections by controlling the role of unaccounted money in the election process. In pursuance of this objective, the Investigation Directorate, Panaji will take proactive steps to discover and seize unaccounted funds intended to be utilised for electioneering.
Ministry of Education
Shri Sanjay Kumar takes charge as Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education GoI
Shri Sanjay Kumar took charge as Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy today in Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
Pursuant to assuming charge, Shri Kumar held a meeting with the senior officials of the Ministry in which he reviewed the functioning of the department, autonomous bodies and various schemes relating to school education. Discussions were held on implementation of National Education Policy 2020, capacity building of teachers, infrastructure in schools, and the upcoming Prime Minister’s interaction programme ‘Pariksha Pe Pariksha’.
Shri Kumar said that he looks forward to contributing towards providing quality, accessible and affordable education to every student of the country.
Ministry of Railways
On a mission mode towards Green Railways, Indian Railways Organisation of Alternative Fuels  invite bids for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based Train on Indian Railways Network
The project shall kick off the concept of Hydrogen Mobility in the Country
Initially, the bids are invited for 89km Sonipat-Jind section of Northern Railway
Initially, 2 DEMU rakes will be converted and later, 2 Hybrid locos will be converted based on Hydrogen Fuel cell power movement
The project will lead to saving of Rs.2.3 Cr. annually
“Advanced Chemistry Cell  Batteries” and “National Hydrogen Mission” are two flagship programs of Government of India so as to meet out the targets of reducing Green House Gas  emission under Paris Climate Agreement 2015 and “Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission Railway” by 2030. Accordingly, there has been recent budgetary pronouncement to kick off the concept of Hydrogen Mobility in the Country. Accepting it as a challenge, Indian Railways Organization of Alternate Fuel , Green Fuel vertical of Indian Railways, has invited the bids for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based Train on Railways Network. The project shall commence in 89km Sonipat-Jind section of Northern Railway.
Initially, 2 DEMU rakes will be converted and later, 2 Hybrid locos will be converted based on Hydrogen Fuel cell power movement. There will be no change in the driving console. Also, the project will lead to saving of Rs.2.3 Cr. annually.
Details of the Project:
Sanctioned Work:
• Provision of Fuel Cell powered Hybrid Traction System for train application on 2 DEMU rakes
• Current Pink Book item No. 723 of 2021-22
• Allocation during current year Rs. 8 crore
Brief Scope of Work:
• On-board equipment as per RDSO specification no. R2/347/Fuel Cell-1 of july’2021
• Stationary  hydrogen storage and filling station at site as per RDSO specification no. R2/347/Fuel Cell-1 of july’2021
Tender processing:
• Two pre-bid conferences scheduled on 17/08/2021 and 09/09/2021
• Start of submission of offer since 21/09/2021
• Date of tender opening is 05/10/2021
Ministry of Defence
Joint Press Release of the 15th Round ofChina-India Corps Commander Level Meeting
The 15th round China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on 11th March 2022. The two sides carried forward their discussions from the previous round held on 12th January 2022 for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. They had a detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest.
They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations.
The two sides also agreed to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector in the interim. They agreed to maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to road mishap in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to road mishap in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu.
The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“Saddened by the loss of lives due to a road mishap in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju launches 2nd Edition of Fit India Cyclothon, says” Cycling is a great way to stay fit & reduce carbon footprints”
Union Sports Minister Shri Kiren Rijiju recently launched the second edition of Fit India Cyclothon via social media. The mega cycling event which starts on 7th December 2020 will run for 25 days till 31st December 2020. The will be held across the country in each district and citizens can participate by registering on Fit India website , cycle daily a distance of their choice, and share their images and videos on social media tagging @FitIndiaOff and using the hashtag - #FitIndiaCyclothon and #NewIndiaFitIndia.
Encouraging the citizens to take part in the mega event, Shri Rijiju tweeted “Cycling is a great way to stay fit & reduce carbon footprints. I invite all of you to the 2nd Fit India Cyclothon with your family & friends from Dec 7-31. Let's join the clarion call of PM @NarendraModi Ji 'Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz' #NewIndiaFitIndia #FitIndiaMovement”
The inaugural edition of the Fit India Cyclothon was launched by the Sports Minister in January 2020 in Panaji, Goa. This event was organized with the aim to get the people involved in outdoor activities and to start a cycling culture across the country. It saw the participation of over 35 lacks cyclists from across the country.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna aims at transforming villages with significant tribal population into model village
Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revamped the existing Scheme of ‘Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme  with nomenclature ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna ’, for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26, which aims at transforming villages with significant tribal population into model village covering about population of 4.22 crore . It is envisaged to cover 36,428 villages having at least 50% tribal population and 500 STs across States / UTs with notified STs.
The main objective of this scheme is to achieve integrated socio-economic development of selected villages through convergence approach. It includes preparing Village Development Plan based on the needs, potential, and aspirations. It also includes maximizing the coverage of individual / family benefit schemes of the Central / State Governments and improving the infrastructure in vital sectors like health, education, connectivity and livelihood.
The scheme envisions to mitigate gaps prominently in 8 sectors of development viz. Road connectivity , Telecom connectivity , School, Anganwadi Centres, Health Sub-Centre, Drinking water facility, Drainage and solid waste management. A sum of ₹20.38 lakh per village as ‘Gap-filling’ has been provisioned for approved activities including administrative expenses under PMAAGY. Besides States / UTs are encouraged for convergence of resources as Central / State Scheduled Tribe Component  funds and other financial resources available with them for saturation of gaps in the villages identified under PMAAGY.
During 2021-22 and 2022-23, a total of about 16554 villages have been taken up. So far, an amount of Rs. 1927.00 Crore has already been released to the States and Village Development Plan in respect of 6264 villages have been approved for implementation. As far as Gujarat State is concerned, a total of 3764 villages have been identified under PMAAGY. Out of which village development plan for 1562 Villages have been approved and a total of Rs. 35318.54 lakh has been released to the State of Gujrat under the scheme.
This reply was given by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta in Lok Sabha Today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Government decision for providing reservation for OBCs and Economically Weaker Section in medical courses
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the Government's landmark decision for providing 27% reservation for OBCs and 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section in the All India Quota Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses from the current academic year.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"Our Government has taken a landmark decision for providing 27% reservation for OBCs and 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Section in the All India Quota Scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental courses from the current academic year.
This will immensely help thousands of our youth every year get better opportunities and create a new paradigm of social justice in our country."
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat 99th edition also available in Braille script
National Institute for the Empowerment of Divyangjan Introduces Modern AI Courses for Visually Impaired Students
The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities, located in Dehradun, is under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It has a state-of-the-art Braille press that provides a Braille version of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat program. The institute will continue to convert various materials into Braille script. M I Ahmad, in charge of the Braille press, shared this information. The press also creates Braille versions of voter list cards for the differently abled. Its purpose is to uplift disabled individuals, improve their education, and support their social, economic, and mental development. Additionally, the press translates religious scriptures, academic books, and works by various authors into Braille script, making them accessible to institutions and visually impaired people across the country.
In addition to publishing books for the visually impaired, this institute focuses on comprehensive education for their overall growth. However, when a disabled person is assigned a teacher, it also places increased responsibility on the parents. Children between the ages of 4 and 12, accompanied by their parents, attend the cross-disability early intervention center at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disability. Teachers instruct these students daily in the presence of their parents. Teaching young handicapped and blind students is a challenging task, as visually impaired children struggle with proper eyesight.
The National Institute for the Empowerment of Divyangjan offers modern courses, including artificial intelligence , to students. Starting this year, preparations have been made to introduce AI courses for young learners. The institute aims to enhance the students' performance in the IT sector by leveraging modern technology. Special arrangements, such as AI machines, computer systems, expert systems, speech recognition, and equipment for the visually impaired, have been made to support their development in specific AI applications.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
30,85,205 Persons Enrolled in PM-SYM as on July 10, 2019
Government of India in February 2019 launched the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan , a voluntary and contributory pension Scheme, for the benefit of unorganised workers, as per the eligibility. The scheme assures minimum monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- to the beneficiaries after attaining the age of 60 years. Under the Scheme, the subscriber is required to pay the prescribed monthly contribution amount and the Central Government provides the equal matching contribution. This scheme is implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India. Enrolment under the Scheme was started with effect from 15-02-2019. As on date 10.07.2019, the total person enrolled under PM-SYM are 30,85,205.
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
Oxygen Expresses deliver more than 2511 MT LMO in 161 tankers to different states
First Oxygen Express to Rajasthan  on the way from Hapa
40 Oxygen Expresses complete their journeys
Till date 174 MT has been offloaded in Maharashtra, 689 MT in UP, 190 MT in MP, 259 MT in Haryana, 123 MT in Telangana and 1053MT in Delhi
Overcoming all hurdles and finding new solutions, Indian Railways is continuing its journey of bringing relief by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across the country. So far, Indian Railways has delivered 2511MT  of LMO in 161 tankers to various states across the country.
40 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey so far.
It is Indian Railways endeavour to deliver as much LMO as possible in the shortest time possible to the requesting states.
Till date 174 MT has offloaded in Maharashtra, 689 MT in UP, 190 MT in MP, 259 MT in Haryana, 123 MT in Telangana and 1053MT in Delhi.
Presently 22 tankers are on the run with more than 400 tonnes of LMO which are expected to arrive in MP, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. Running of new Oxygen is a very dynamic exercise and figures keep getting updated all the time.